South Africa: Govt Vows to Intensify Health Corruption Fight - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2026

South Africa Vows to Intensify Health Sector Anti-Corruption Drive President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the fight against corruption in South Africa's health sector is far from over, despite progress in recovering stolen public funds and prosecuting suspects, reports EWN. Speaking at the opening of the R1.6 billion King Nyabela Hospital in Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa also revealed that plans to build 11 new public hospitals are now before the National Treasury as government explores innovative ways to fund the projects. Ramaphosa said rooting out corruption will remain central to the government’s efforts to strengthen the public health system and restore public confidence in State healthcare. Madlanga Inquiry Resumes Corruption Probe Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Th